Repotting a cymbidium

[Itsironworker]

Hello,
I was hoping someone could give me any information on how to repot my cymbidium. It looks to me like it needs it. I have attached some pics. thanks.

[Matilda]

YouTube - Brian, the orchid guy? live at the Pacific Orchid Exposition

[Cym Ladye]

Although Brian's demo is basically OK, much is done for expediency and for showmanship. Most Cyms DO NOT need to be divided with an ax or a machete. Doing it that way gives you little or no control over the size of the divisions.

I prefer a more studied/gentle approach with a sterile serrated knife so that my divisions will all come out to from 3-5 bulbs. I have seen Brian in action and he ends up with a lot of single bulbs which will take "forever" to produce a plant large enough to produce flowers. Remember Cymbidiums have pseudobulbs, not true bulbs like a daffodil.

CL

[Royal]

I didn't check the video, but I would suggest not dividing it at all. Give it a good soak to soften up the roots and soil. Carefully remove what old media that you can. Pot it up in a slightly larger container with a well draining, moisture retentive medium. I like CHC for Cymbidiums.

[Erce]

it looks like its potted in spag? thats NOT god